EP0934186B1 - Systeme de lavage de vitres fonctionnant uniquement par aspersion de detergent liquide - Google Patents

Systeme de lavage de vitres fonctionnant uniquement par aspersion de detergent liquide Download PDF

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EP0934186B1
EP0934186B1 EP97910415A EP97910415A EP0934186B1 EP 0934186 B1 EP0934186 B1 EP 0934186B1 EP 97910415 A EP97910415 A EP 97910415A EP 97910415 A EP97910415 A EP 97910415A EP 0934186 B1 EP0934186 B1 EP 0934186B1
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Joachim Bandemer
Rainer Kober
Torsten Hahn
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
    • B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
    • B60S1/46—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices using liquid; Windscreen washers
    • B60S1/48—Liquid supply therefor
    • B60S1/481—Liquid supply therefor the operation of at least part of the liquid supply being controlled by electric means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
    • B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
    • B60S1/46—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices using liquid; Windscreen washers
    • B60S1/48—Liquid supply therefor
    • B60S1/52—Arrangement of nozzles; Liquid spreading means
    • B60S1/522—Arrangement of nozzles; Liquid spreading means moving liquid spreading means, e.g. arranged in wiper arms
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
    • B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
    • B60S1/46—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices using liquid; Windscreen washers
    • B60S1/48—Liquid supply therefor
    • B60S1/52—Arrangement of nozzles; Liquid spreading means
    • B60S1/522—Arrangement of nozzles; Liquid spreading means moving liquid spreading means, e.g. arranged in wiper arms
    • B60S1/528—Arrangement of nozzles; Liquid spreading means moving liquid spreading means, e.g. arranged in wiper arms the spreading means being moved between a rest position and a working position
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B1/00—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
    • B05B1/02—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops, or having an outlet of particular shape
    • B05B1/08—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops, or having an outlet of particular shape of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities ; Fluidic oscillators

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  • the invention relates to an exclusively by spraying with washing liquid working window cleaning system for windows of a motor vehicle, especially for windows of automotive lights, with one that can be moved by an electric motor at a distance over the pane Wash arm and with a wash nozzle arranged on the wash arm, which is intended for spraying washing liquid onto the pane is.
  • the washer nozzle of the wash arm from a rest position next to the window to an operating position moved to a central position above the disc.
  • the window cleaning system from the external design of the Motor vehicle largely independent.
  • the washer nozzle since the washer nozzle is off the central position above the disc also the edge areas of the In the operating position, the washer nozzle has a large one Distance to the disc. This allows the jet of washing liquid be distracted by the wind. Needed to clean the pane the known window cleaning system is therefore particularly high Pressure at the washer nozzle and a large amount of washing liquid.
  • the known window cleaning system therefore has a very strong one Washer fluid pump and a washer fluid container with one large volume. However, this leads to a high structural effort and high manufacturing costs of the window cleaning system.
  • a washing nozzle which is a swirl chamber has an axial and a tangential input. This can alternate between a conical and a central wash liquid jet be generated. The one sticking to the disc Dirt becomes the side edge from the inside out rinsed, which achieves a particularly good cleaning effect shall be. Since the washer nozzle is also in one central position is above the disc, too with this design in particular for cleaning the edge areas a very high pressure on the washer and a large amount of washing liquid is required.
  • Windshield wipers improve that of the washing liquid loosened dirt. However, this is particular in the case of panes made of transparent plastic from Motor vehicle lights not possible because of the wipers can be scratched. In future motor vehicles video cameras could also be used, for example be, whose discs also from scratching through a windshield wiper must be protected.
  • GB-A-2 026 851 is a window cleaning device with a washing nozzle arranged on an extendable piston known.
  • the disadvantage here is the long reaction time of the window cleaning device, in the pressure build-up necessary for a movement of the piston is established in the liquid line.
  • the invention is based on the problem of a window cleaning system of the type mentioned in such a way that the washer with a particularly small amount of washing liquid thoroughly and without the risk of scratching the window cleans.
  • the washing nozzle of the window cleaning system according to the invention since the washing nozzle of the window cleaning system according to the invention only a part of the pane with washing liquid sprayed, it can be with a much smaller distance be arranged above the disc as the washing nozzle of the known Windshield washing system. Due to the short distance the washer jet from the disc becomes the washer fluid jet only marginally distracted from the wind. hereby dirt adhering to the disc becomes corresponding the movement of the wash arm washed away, making the disc special is cleaned thoroughly. Furthermore, one is special small washer fluid pump and a very small one Washer fluid container required because Loss of washing liquid due to the small distance between the washing nozzle to be kept particularly low to the disc. The invention Window cleaning system can therefore be manufactured particularly inexpensively and has a particularly low consumption of washing liquid. Furthermore, scratching the pane is due to the exclusive Cleaning with the washing liquid jet excluded. Any size Disks can be arranged by arranging several, in the spray area Clean slightly overlapping wash nozzles.
  • the window cleaning system according to the invention has an advantageous Development of the invention a particularly high cleaning effect with a particularly low consumption of washing liquid, if the washer nozzle as a fluidic nozzle with a substantially transverse to it the wash liquid jet oscillating in the direction of movement of the wash arm is trained.
  • Such fluidic nozzles produce even in one relatively low pressure in the washing liquid line a sharp, punctiform wash liquid jet that is constantly provided around a Angle oscillates laterally.
  • the washing nozzle has a strip or elliptical spray area. With the movement of the Wash nozzle through the wash arm, the wash liquid jet is over led the entire disc.
  • the wash arm is designed according to another advantageous development the invention structurally particularly simple when it is to record a washing liquid channel leading to several washing nozzles is tubular and has a connection for a washing liquid line having.
  • wash nozzles With several connected to a common washing liquid channel Wash nozzles receive the same amount of all wash nozzles Wash liquid if the wash liquid channel according to another advantageous development of the invention of the connection of the washing liquid line seen from a tapered inner contour.
  • washing liquid constantly present when in a check valve is arranged in the washing liquid channel is. This design will delay cleaning the window after switching on the window cleaning system kept particularly low.
  • the washing nozzles can be frozen according to another simply avoid advantageous further development of the invention, if in the washing liquid channel and / or on the washing nozzles a heating element is arranged.
  • the window cleaning system is advantageous according to another Further development of the invention is particularly inexpensive producible if the wash arm is pivoted.
  • the wash arm is according to another advantageous development the invention particularly stable when the wash arm one Brackets mounted on two opposite sides of the disc having.
  • this design for example round or elliptical discs particularly easy to clean, as this is the distance between the washer nozzle from the pane and thus the width of the sprayed area evenly changed with the swivel angle of the wash arm.
  • Oval discs with several wash nozzles arranged side by side completely cleaned without spraying washing liquid next to the window becomes.
  • washing nozzle sprays according to another advantageous development the invention always perpendicular to the disc when the wash arm two has parallel brackets and the washer nozzle opposite each the bracket is pivoted.
  • a lateral limitation of the spray area with a variable The distance between the washer nozzle moved can be adjusted accordingly an advantageous development of the invention simply set when the washer nozzle is inclined transversely to its direction of movement.
  • washing nozzles have Invention even with curved panes the intended distance to the Disc when the wash arm has a slidable, the Contour of the disc has a correspondingly designed push rod.
  • the washing nozzles are according to another advantageous development the invention reliably protected from damage if the Wash nozzles in a basic position in a recess in the Disc adjacent component of the motor vehicle are sunk.
  • Contamination of the wash nozzles recessed in the recess can be according to another advantageous development of the invention Avoid reliably when the wash arm is in the recess Has the basic position of closing cover. Furthermore, the window cleaning system almost no influence on this design the air resistance of the motor vehicle.
  • the cover can be optical Reasons in the color of the component adjacent to the pane of the motor vehicle to be painted.
  • the wash arm can be according to another advantageous development Manufacture particularly inexpensively if it is made of plastic by injection molding is made.
  • the cover for the recess The cover can be washed in the color, for example Color the component of the motor vehicle adjacent to the window.
  • the assembly of the window cleaning system according to the invention designed itself particularly easy if a guide of the push rod or a Storage of the wash arm in one piece with a housing of the motor vehicle lamp is made.
  • window cleaning systems influence the optical Appearance of the vehicle significantly.
  • This body element is expediently located in an area immediately in front of the disc.
  • the window cleaning system according to the invention can be independent already assembled by the vehicle by a supplier, if the body element is a bumper of a motor vehicle.
  • a window cleaning system of the type mentioned is just under adverse Environmental conditions work reliably. With the exposed ones
  • the washing nozzle can be, for example, washing arms of the conventional type in winter be covered by a layer of snow, making the Effect of such washer nozzle assemblies is significantly limited.
  • the windscreen cleaning system is largely protected against environmental influences. when the washer nozzle is placed on the bottom of the component is. In this version, the washing nozzle remains in the rest position Interior of the body elements surrounding them and is therefore only in the operating position visible.
  • the window cleaning system according to the invention is particularly economical producible if the assembly effort by reducing the Components is reduced.
  • the inventive, out of the contour of a body element Movable component sets the air flow even at high speeds low resistance and is special easy to arrange when the component is at right angles to the vehicle's longitudinal axis extending joint is pivotable.
  • the window cleaning system has another advantageous one Development of the invention a particularly low Washing liquid consumption with a particularly high cleaning effect, if they have a control device for conveying the washing liquid to the washing nozzles at the beginning and at the end of a planned time interval. Through this design is first dirt on the disc softened and then washed away.
  • the window cleaning system requires a particularly low structural Effort if the washing liquid pump for optional delivery of washing liquid in one direction to the windscreen and in the other direction to the disks from Motor vehicle lights is eligible. This allows the windscreen or the windows of the vehicle lights clean one after the other.
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a front left Area of a motor vehicle with a bumper 1 and two behind a common disc 2 arranged, designed as a headlight Motor vehicle lights 3, 4.
  • the bumper 1 has an immediate recess 5 located below the disc 2, in which a Wash arm 6 for cleaning the pane 2 about a pivot axis 7 is pivotally mounted.
  • the wash arm is in the position shown 6 sunk in the recess 5.
  • the washing arm 6 is used to clean the disc 2 from the recess 5 out and pivoted over the disc 2.
  • Figure 2 shows the over the washer arm 6 located 6 when cleaning the disc 2 in a sectional view.
  • the wash arm 6 is designed to accommodate a washing liquid channel 8 and has a connection 9 for a washing liquid line 10.
  • the Washer fluid channel 8 has one of the connection 9 of the washer fluid line 10 continuous rejuvenation.
  • a check valve 11 is arranged, which prevents air from entering prevented in the washing liquid line 10.
  • washing liquid channel 8 washing liquid reaches several directed towards the disc 2 Washing nozzles 12 - 14.
  • the washing liquid channel 8 a heating wire 15 in the area of the washing nozzles 12-14.
  • the washing nozzles 12-14 are designed as so-called fluidic nozzles and generate one wash liquid jet oscillating laterally by an angle ⁇ .
  • the washing nozzles 12-14 each have a strip-like shape Spray area, with two adjacent spray areas overlap slightly.
  • the washing nozzle 12 has one connected to the washing liquid channel 8 shown in FIG Inlet channel 16 and a funnel-shaped outlet 17.
  • the flow end of the vortex chamber 19 is with two return flow channels 20, 21 with the entrance area the vortex chamber 19 connected.
  • the main flow occurs first into the swirl chamber 19 and generates a circulation flow there, whereby the main flow is deflected to one side.
  • the return flow channel 20 opposite the circulation flow washing liquid flows into the entrance area of the swirl chamber 19 and pushes the main flow to the other side. This causes it to oscillate the wash liquid jet emerging from the outlet 17 is constantly changing the angle ⁇ .
  • FIG. 4 shows a circuit diagram of a window cleaning system with a washer fluid pump controlled by a control device 22 23, which are designed for optional conveying in both directions is.
  • a washing nozzle 24 for one Front window of a motor vehicle, not shown, and several for Cleaning of windows of motor vehicle lights, also not shown provided washing nozzles 25 connected.
  • From the washer fluid pump 23 lead to two washing liquid lines 26, 27 a washing liquid container 28.
  • check valves 29-32 are arranged in front of the washing nozzles 24, 25 and in the washing liquid lines leading to the washing liquid container 28.
  • the flow directions of the washing liquid are illustrated with arrows characterized.
  • the washing liquid optionally becomes the washing nozzle 24 the windscreen or to the washer nozzles 25 of the windows of the motor vehicle lights promoted.
  • FIG. 5 shows a sectional view of one in a body panel 33 of a motor vehicle, designed as a headlight Motor vehicle light 35.
  • the motor vehicle light 35 has a curved one Disc 34 on.
  • the body panel 33 has a recess 36, through which is a wash arm 37 of a window cleaning system. On the Wash nozzles 38 are arranged, the disc 34 with little Face the distance.
  • Figure 6 shows that the wash arm 37 is T-shaped and one Push rod 39 and arranged transversely to one of several shown in Figure 5 Has wash nozzles 38 having nozzle holder 40.
  • the Push rod 39 has a curvature of the disc 34 corresponding Bend and is mounted in a guide 41 displaceable in length.
  • the Push rod 39 is driven by an electric motor 42.
  • the leadership 41 of the push rod 39 consists of guide elements 43 and is in one piece manufactured with a housing 44 of the motor vehicle lamp 35.
  • the nozzle holder 40 has a cover on its side facing away from the disk 34 45 on that for closing the recess 36 of the body panel 33 provided in a basic position of the windscreen washer system is.
  • FIG 7 is a window cleaning system with two parallel to each other arranged bracket 46, 47 having washing arm 48 shown.
  • the brackets 46, 47 are each on two opposite sides a disc 49 is pivotally mounted and are, for example, electromotive driven.
  • a wash nozzle 50 arranged in the middle of the wash arm 48 in the middle of the wash arm 48.
  • the left half of one of the brackets 46 is tubular and has a connection 51 for a washing liquid line 52. As a result, the washing nozzle 50 is supplied with washing liquid.
  • FIG. 8 shows that the washing nozzle 50 is at a distance from the disk 49 changed during their movement. This distance is in the middle Position of the washing nozzle 50 above the disc 49 largest and reduced itself over the edge areas of the disk 49.
  • the washing nozzle 50 is designed as a fluidic nozzle shown in Figures 3a and 3b. Furthermore, the washing nozzle 50 can be pivoted relative to the brackets 46, 47 stored. As a result, the washing liquid from the washing nozzle 50 sprayed vertically onto the disc 49 in each position.
  • the washing nozzle 50 can also be slightly inclined in the direction of movement be so that dirt adhering to the disc 49 in one direction is washed away.
  • FIG 9 is a window cleaning system with one on a wash arm 53 arranged washing nozzle 54 shown.
  • the wash arm 53 is in a side region of a disc 55 pivotally mounted and has a bracket 56 partially encompassing the disc 55.
  • the washing nozzle 54 is also shown as a fluidic nozzle shown in Figures 3a and 3b trained and with a slight inclination transverse to their direction of movement arranged. This makes the shape of the disk 55 adapted spray area generated when moving the washing nozzle 54.
  • the Wash arm 53 can be from an electric motor, not shown swivel an angular range of 90 °.
  • FIG. 10 shows a sectional view of a bumper Body element 58 (bumper) with an adjacent motor vehicle lamp 59.
  • Component 60 is provided, which is designed as a flap and by means of a Motor 61 can be pivoted about a joint 62.
  • the component has on its upper side a washing nozzle 63 with one connected to it Washer fluid line 64.
  • the wash jet of the washer nozzle 63 is by means of the movement of the component 60 from a lower position, in which the beam on the lower edge of a disc 65 of the motor vehicle lamp 59 is directed to an upper position in which the Beam onto the upper edge of the pane 65 of the motor vehicle lamp 59 is directed, steerable.
  • the component 60 also takes place when the nozzle 63 is sprayed fold up parallel to yourself from the outline of as a bumper trained body element 58 can drive.

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  1. Appareil de lavage de vitrage permettant de nettoyer les vitres d'un véhicule automobile, notamment les verres recouvrant les phares d'un véhicule automobile, fonctionnant exclusivement par pulvérisation du liquide de lavage et comprenant un bras de lavage se déplaçant, grâce à un moteur électrique, devant le verre, à une certaine distance de celui-ci et un gicleur monté sur le bras de lavage et destiné à pulvériser du liquide de lavage sur le verre, caractérisé en ce que le gicleur (25, 38, 50, 54, 63) est conçu pour laver une partie du verre (34, 49, 55, 65) et qu'il peut être déplacé par le bras de lavage (37, 48, 53) devant la partie du verre à laver (34, 49, 55, 65) de manière à ce que la projection du mouvement effectué par le gicleur (38, 50, 54, 63) sur le verre (34, 49, 55, 65) soit linéaire.
  2. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le gicleur (12 - 14, 25, 38, 50, 54, 63) est réalisé sous la forme d'un gicleur fluidique doté d'un jet de liquide de lavage oscillant essentiellement perpendiculairement par rapport au sens de déplacement du bras de lavage (37, 48, 53).
  3. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que en vue de pouvoir recevoir un canal de liquide de lavage (8) conduisant à plusieurs gicleurs (38, 50, 54), le bras de lavage présente une forme tubulaire et est doté d'une pièce de raccordement (9) pour une conduite de liquide de lavage (10).
  4. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que le canal de liquide de lavage (8) présente un contour intérieur qui va en se rétrécissant à partir de la pièce de raccordement (9) de la conduite de liquide de lavage (10).
  5. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon au moins l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'un clapet anti-retour (11) est disposé dans le canal de liquide de lavage (8).
  6. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon au moins l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'un élément chauffant (filament de chauffage 15) est disposé dans le canal de liquide de lavage (8) et/ou dans les gicleurs (38, 50, 54, 63).
  7. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon au moins l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le bras de lavage (48) est monté pivotant.
  8. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon au moins l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il présente des moyens (anses 46, 47, 56) destinés à régler la distance séparant le gicleur (50, 54) du verre (49, 55) pendant le déplacement du gicleur (50, 54).
  9. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon au moins l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le bras de lavage (48, 53) présente une anse (46, 47, 56) montée de manière pivotante au niveau d'une partie latérale du verre (49, 55) et, en position de base, entourant au moins partiellement le verre (49, 55).
  10. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon au moins l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le bras de lavage (48) présente une anse (46, 47) fixée sur deux côtés opposés du verre (49).
  11. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon au moins l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le bras de lavage (48) présente deux anses parallèles (46, 47) et que le gicleur (50) est monté de manière à pouvoir pivoter par rapport à chacune des anses (46, 47).
  12. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon au moins l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le gicleur (54) est incliné transversalement par rapport à sa direction de déplacement.
  13. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon au moins l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le bras de lavage (37) est doté d'une tige de poussée (39) à coulissement longitudinal, conçue pour épouser le contour du verre (34).
  14. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon au moins l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les gicleurs (38) sont escamotés, en position de base, dans un évidement (36) d'un élément de construction (tôle de carrosserie 33) du véhicule automobile attenant au verre (34).
  15. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon la revendication 14, caractérisé en ce que le bras de lavage (37) est doté d'un couvercle (45) destiné à obturer, en position de base, l'éuidement (36).
  16. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon au moins l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le bras de lavage (37, 48, 53) est fabriqué en matière plastique, par moulage par injection.
  17. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon au moins l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'un guide (41) de la tige de poussée (39) ou qu'un support du bras de lavage est fabriqué d'une seule pièce avec le boítier (44) du phare de véhicule automobile (35).
  18. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon au moins l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le bras de lavage est conçu en tant qu'élément de construction (60) épousant le contour d'un élément de carrosserie (58) et qu'il est monté mobile de manière à pouvoir en sortir.
  19. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon la revendication 18, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de carrosserie (58) est un bouclier de véhicule automobile.
  20. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon la revendication 18, caractérisé en ce que le gicleur (63) est placé sur la partie supérieure de l'élément de construction (60).
  21. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon la revendication 18, caractérisé en ce que le gicleur (63) est placé sur la partie inférieure de l'élément de construction (60).
  22. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon la revendication 18, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de construction (60) présente la forme d'un gicleur (63).
  23. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon la revendication 18, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de construction (60) est monté pivotant sur une articulation (62) disposée transversalement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal du véhicule automobile.
  24. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon la revendication 18, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de construction (60), est monté mobile au moyen du moteur (61), pour sortir hors du contour de l'élément de carrosserie (58) en effectuant un mouvement parallèle à lui-même.
  25. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon au moins l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il présente un appareil de commande (22) destiné à acheminer le liquide de lavage jusqu'aux gicleurs (24, 25) au début et à la fin d'un intervalle de temps prédéfini.
  26. Appareil de lavage de vitrage selon au moins l'une des revendications précédentes, comprenant une pompe de liquide lavage (23) destinée à acheminer le liquide de lavage vers un pare-brise de véhicule automobile, caractérisé en ce que la pompe de liquide de lavage (23) est conçue pour acheminer le liquide de lavage, au choix, dans deux sens différents, ledit liquide de lavage étant acheminé, dans un sens, en direction du pare-brise et, dans l'autre sens, en direction des verres (34, 61) de phare de véhicule automobile (35, 63).
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